Choir Director Pool; High School

Choir Director Pool (High School) - 2026-27 School Year

Denton Independent School District – Denton, Texas. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5543989

Final date to receive applications: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Reports to: Principal/Fine Arts Director

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Provide choral instruction and encourage students to develop the skill and ability to excel in vocal/choral ability. Responsible for contributing to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of each student. Provide opportunities for students to participate in a high-level, challenging curriculum in the areas of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Certification: Master’s Degree, preferred;
  Bachelor’s Degree required. Music Degree (Vocal/Choral Emphasis);
  Music Teacher Certification (Vocal/Choral Emphasis) EC-12 required.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of overall operation of choral music program;
  Ability to manage budget and personnel;
  Knowledge of state TMEA and UIL policies governing choir;
  Ability to implement policy and procedures;
  Ability to interpret data;
  Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills;
  General knowledge of teaching techniques and procedures.
• Experience: At least five years of successful choir teaching experience and choral program administration preferred.

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Establishes performance criteria for competition and evaluates students’ musical abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the student musical group involved.
• Manages and supervises choir activities, contests and practice sessions that promote individual growth in musical skills, teamwork and appropriate concert/performance etiquette.
• Keeps informed of and ensures compliance with all DISD/UIL/TMEA rules and guidelines.
• Recruits and retains student membership in the choir program, as well as monitors and enforces student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Works with Fine Arts Director in scheduling competitions and coordinating arrangements.
• Cooperates with other members of the school staff in planning and implementing instructional goals and objectives for the overall educational development of student performances.
• Assists in the selection of equipment and instructional materials.
• Compiles, maintains and files all reports, records, inventory and additional required data using Charms music management system and other required documents.
• Complies with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules and the local board policy in area of music.
• Follows all the rules, regulations and policies of Denton ISD and follows directives from superiors.
• Follows attendance policy as assigned by Supervisor.
• Performs other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or Supervisor.
• Travels with choir students and supervises group during choir competitions in assigned events.
• Maintains proper and appropriate discipline among students during choir contests, practice sessions and while on trips off school property.
• Encourages, by example, and through instruction, sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of choir participation.
• Establishes and maintains open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintains professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Articulates the district’s mission and goals in the area of choir to the community and solicits its support in realizing the mission.
• Supports choir booster club activities and ensure operation according to UIL Booster Club Guidelines.
• Obtains and uses evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to determine program effectiveness and ensure that program renewal is continuous and responds to student needs.
• Recommends policies to improve program.
• Demonstrates awareness of district-community needs and initiates activities to meet those identified…